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Sociology

Dobbs Ferry (Main Campus 66 acres), Manhattan, Bronx, United States

Bachelors / 48 months

23650 $ / years

Overview

Sociology Overview

Immerse yourself in the study of people, culture and society. Learn about the key social factors that influence groups and organizations and develop skills in research and data analysis.

If you’re interested in the study of people, culture, and society, a career in sociology might be right for you. In this fascinating program, you’ll study:

  • The basic structure of human society
  • Transmission of culture and regulation of behavior
  • Acquisition of the social self
  • Deviance
  • Stratification by class, race, ethnicity, sex, and age
  • Urbanization
  • Major social institutions
  • Population dynamics
  • Socio-cultural change

In addition to acquiring an in-depth understanding of the key social factors that affect groups and organizations, students will gain an understanding of basic research methods and develop critical reasoning skills.


Career Opportunities

This major will prepare you for jobs in the public and private sectors, including law enforcement, social services, business, urban centers, government and health centers.


For those interested in the clinical sociology specialization, professional roles include: mediator, counselor, group facilitator, mitigation expert, and organization consultant.

An undergraduate degree in sociology also prepares students for graduate study in a variety of fields such areas as urban planning, crime and delinquency, minorities and ethnic studies, family counseling, anthropology, alcohol and substance abuse, social psychology, social work, medical sociology, women's studies, demography and gerontology.


Available at all campuses and online.

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